Community members are invited to join the celebration of North Central College’s Sesquicentennial and 2011 Homecoming Nov. 9-13.

North Central College invites community members to join in the celebration of the College’s Sesquicentennial and 2011 Homecoming Nov. 9-13. Public events include performances by North Central’s own theatre and musical groups, a concert by popular singer-songwriter Colbie Callait, a reunion party with dancing and entertainment, parade, football game and more.

After a successful finish in national competition last academic year, North Central College’s new forensics team is already off and competing.

North Central College’s forensics team is building on last year’s successful finish in national competition with a strong start this year.

“We’re entering a new season with brand new events, and already the forensic team is continuing to demonstrate a strong record of competitive success,” says John Stanley, assistant professor of speech communication, assistant director of forensics and director of individual events.

North Central College is participating in a McCormick Foundation-funded study to help the state determine new requirements for principal preparation programs.

Sept. 15, 2011—North Central College is participating in a McCormick Foundation-funded study to help the state determine new requirements for principal preparation programs at Illinois colleges and universities.

North Central’s inclusion as a recipient of grant funds from the McCormick Foundation is the latest example of how North Central College’s undergraduate and graduate degrees in education are among the most rigorous in the State of Illinois, says Kristine Servais, associate professor of education and coordinator of master of education programs at North Central.